Lead Electrical Engineer - Low Voltage, Advanced Concepts

BETA Technologies; City of Plattsburgh, Raleigh, South Burlington (NY, NC, VT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare

RSUs/PSUs

Lunch provided

Flight lessons

Job summary

BETA Technologies seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer - Low Voltage to drive architecture, design, integration, and certification of low voltage systems powering avionics, flight controls, and auxiliary systems. You will own CATIA releases, manage suppliers, and lead ARP4754A processes for certification.

The role requires 7+ years in aircraft electrical design, 2+ years of leadership, and strong collaboration across engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing electrical systems for aircraft.
• 2+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of 28 VDC power distribution, DC/DC converters, circuit protection, and battery systems.
• Working knowledge of ARP4754A development process, MIL-STD-704, and DO-160.
• Experience with requirements management tools (Polarion, DOORS, or similar).
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and certification of low voltage electrical systems
• Develop electrical architecture, detailed component electrical and mechanical design, load analyses, and circuit protection schemes
• Own electrical system design releases in CATIA / 3DEXPERIENCE
• Manage suppliers for key low voltage components and drive qualification activities
• Drive ARP4754A development processes and certification activities
• Lead requirements verification activities in coordination with adjacent systems and test teams
• Support system verification, aircraft integration, and flight test activities
• Partner with Systems Engineering to deliver certification artifacts and documentation
• Collaborate with Avionics, Flight Controls, High Voltage, and Manufacturing teams
• Manage a small engineering team with direct reports

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Requirements management

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Tools

Polarion

DOORS

CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer - Low Voltage, Advanced Concepts

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

As Lead Electrical Engineer for Advanced Systems, you will lead the architecture, detailed design, integration, and certification of the low voltage electrical systems that power avionics, flight controls, and auxiliary systems across BETA’s future aircraft platforms. This includes both industry-standard 28V power distribution and multi‑kW high voltage to low voltage power conversion.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Lead the design, integration, and certification of low voltage electrical systems
• Develop electrical architecture, detailed component electrical and mechanical design, load analyses, and circuit protection schemes
• Own electrical system design releases in CATIA / 3DEXPERIENCE
• Manage suppliers for key low voltage components and drive qualification activities
• Drive ARP4754A development processes and certification activities
• Lead requirements verification activities in coordination with adjacent systems and test teams
• Support system verification, aircraft integration, and flight test activities
• Partner with Systems Engineering to deliver certification artifacts and documentation
• Collaborate with Avionics, Flight Controls, High Voltage, and Manufacturing teams
• Manage a small engineering team with direct reports

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience designing electrical systems for aircraft
• 2+ years of engineering leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage engineering deliverables
• Strong understanding of 28 VDC power distribution, DC/DC converters, circuit protection, and battery systems
• Working knowledge of ARP4754A development process, MIL-STD-704, and DO‑160
• Experience with requirements management tools (Polarion, DOORS, or similar)
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience designing electrical systems for aircraft
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage engineering deliverables
• Strong understanding of 28 VDC power distribution, DC/DC converters, circuit protection, and battery systems
• Working knowledge of ARP4754A development process, MIL-STD-704, and DO‑160
• Experience with requirements management tools (Polarion, DOORS, or similar)
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work location is on‑site in South Burlington, Vermont
• This position will include occasional work around aircraft and the production line to support integration, troubleshooting, testing, and design validation.

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we’re happy to discuss during the interview process.

Compensation

$150,000 - $180,000 USD

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full‑time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non‑discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E‑Verify.